Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jan 27, 2025

Marvin Dean Wermers of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Born Oct 20th, 1934, in Mitchel, SD to Joseph and Loretta Wermers, Marvin was the eldest brother of 12 siblings. As a child, he was sent to help work on his uncle's farm—where he learned to drive a tractor at the age of only...

Jan 27, 2025

Constance, "Connie" (Goddard) Aulner, 83, of Spearfish,  SD, passed away in her home on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Connie was born on May 1, 1941, in Mitchell, SD, to George and Wyona Goddard. She grew up on her parent's farm in Fulton,  SD, with her siblings, JoAnn, Bud, Roger, and Sandy. Connie graduated...

Jan 26, 2025

Reta Mary Carr, aged 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 26, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1937, to Elmer and Juliett Quick in Hot Springs, SD.

Reta graduated from Custer high school in 1955. She moved to Spearfish, SD to attend Black Hills teachers' college and accepted a job as...

Jan 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Cathleen (Cat/Cathy)Anne Reams(Camire), a kind, compassionate, and loving soul who left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her. Cat passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26th 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born April, 23, 1971,...

Jan 25, 2025

Sara Berger 79 of Oshoto, Wyoming passed away Saturday, January 25, 2024 at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Memorial services are being planned for the Spring of 2025.

Jan 23, 2025

Shirley McGilvrey 93 went to rest with the Lord on Thursday January 23rd, 2025.

Shirley was born on September 20th, 1931, in Onida SD. To Gustav and Anna Westphal. She married Jim McGilvrey on June 8th, 1952, in Gettysburg SD.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her daughters Jodeen and Sharlett and...

Jan 23, 2025

Henry Alonzo Urban, 91, passed away on January 23, 2025 at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Jan 22, 2025

"May The Blessings Be"

On January 22, 2025, Jennifer Leah (Stadler-Hoffman) Lee, 72, died at home, peacefully in her sleep, when her heart stopped.  Quite simply, her heart was broken after the loss of her husband, Jim Lee, and then her mother, followed by a wretched virus that pushed her heart to the very limit....

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy Ann Bridenstine, 71, Lead, SD passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born March 12, 1953, to Meredith "Shorty" and Rose (Schlim) Nelson in Mitchell, SD.  Her family moved to Blacktail, SD in 1957.  Nancy attended Deadwood High School and graduated in...

Jan 19, 2025

Tanya Lynn (Galloway) Houle, age 52, of Sundance, WY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Crook County Hospital.

Tanya was born on August 18, 1972, to Don and Jan Galloway in Spearfish, SD.

While attending Sundance High School, she was involved in many activities including band, cheerleading, Girls...

Jan 18, 2025

Daniel Ray Harvey, 76, passed away after a long battle with cancer at home on January 18, 2025.

He was born in Deadwood, SD on 11-23-1948 to Carl and Opal Harvey. He attended Deadwood School through half of his junior year when they moved to Belle Fourche for junior and senior year. He graduated in 1967. On...

Jan 11, 2025

Bertha "Bobbie" Truax was born September 21,1931. She died on January 11, 2025 at Crook County Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming with her family by her side. In her many years living in in Sundance, she had such an impact on so many lives.

She is survived by her children John Barker (Rona) of Upton, Wyoming, Jim Barker...

Jan 10, 2025

John George Heck, 79 of Spearfish, SD passed away on January 10th, 2025.

John was born July 18th, 1945, in Isabel, SD to Edwin and Rose Heck.  John grew up on the Heck Family Farm outside of Isabel, and attended Timber Lake High School, graduating in 1963. He participated in plays, chorus, yearbook...

Jan 10, 2025

Charles R. Butler, 91 of Spearfish, SD, left this earth and joined his beautiful wife and many pets on January 10, 2025. Charles was born on February 27, 1933, to Letha and Ryburn Butler in Gillette, Wyoming.  He was the oldest of their 4 children.  After graduating from Campbell County High School, he joined the United States Airfoce.

Jan 7, 2025

Clara Amanda Ness passed away January 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family during her last days.

Clara was born May 11, 1934 in Naples, SD to Arnie and Anne Bakken. She grew up on the family farm with her Dad and siblings. Clara started dating the love of her life...

Jan 5, 2025

Evelyn Ruth (Schnitzel) Murdy passed away on Jan 5, 2025.

She was born July 19, 1927, to Fred and Gladys Schnitzel in Hollywood CA and moved to Lead after 3 years in CA.

She was a 1945 graduate of Lead High School and on July 28th, 1946, married Ivo O. Murdy. They were happily married...

Dec 31, 2024

Dean Theodore Pridgeon, devoted husband, passed away in his sleep on New Year's Eve. He was born on March 18, 1936 to Hank and Maxine Pridgeon and was the baby of the Pridgeon clan. His childhood in Upton, Wyoming was spent alongside his three siblings (Barb, Jerry and Jack) in the Foltz grocery store that his parents...

Dec 30, 2024

Geraldine (Gerry) Heisz  86, of Rapid City SD, formerly of Spearfish SD,  peacefully passed away on December 30, 2024 at the Hospice House, Rapid City SD.

Gerry was born in Bison, SD, to John and Clara Hoff.  Gerry met the love of her life, Don Heisz, and they were married October 15, 1955...

Dec 29, 2024

Michael Edward Nona

December 29, 1963-December 29, 2024

Mike Nona…he was a testament to a life well-lived, marked by adventure, ingenuity and a profound love for family, friends and the great outdoors!  He passed away (on his birthday) while on a trail at Devil's Tower, WY, a place he...

Dec 26, 2024

Darcie Lee Henegar, age 74, of Grenville, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer in Spearfish, SD.

Darcie, born on September 21, 1950, in Bismarck, North Dakota was the daughter of Dale and Georgia Henegar. Darcie was an athlete way beyond her time and an...